Due to the nature of the services that a locksmith offers, one providing service must always be mindful of the security ramifications of their actions. In addition to upgrading, or altering, security at a home or business; locksmiths must also follow strict guidelines to ensure the continued security of their customers. Some unlicensed, and unprofessional, locksmiths may not have the same commitment to safety that their professional counterparts have. Without the threat of negative ramifications, a locksmith may feel comfortable putting someone’s security at risk to earn a few extra dollars. Phila-Locksmith believes that no part of your security should be vulnerable and it is for this reason that we adhere to strict guidelines that ensure our services only affect the communities we serve in a positive way.
Confirming Ownership or Authorization
When people think about the security aspects of a locksmith, they think about the tangible benefits which they will be receiving. Whether that is the installation of a new lock, the opening of a door or the replacement of a car key. However, a locksmith must think about the security of the home, business or vehicle they are servicing. Before completing any service, Phila-Locksmith requires its technicians to ask for proof that the individual is either the owner, or an authorized individual, in order to begin completing the service. This is especially crucial when our locksmiths are completing services like replacement car keys and emergency unlocks. An unprofessional locksmith who does not ask for proof of ownership, could leave a third-party individual’s security compromised.
In some cases, especially during home, or car, lock outs it is possible that the individual does not have proof of ownership on their person. Proof of ownership, or residence, may be locked inside of the car or home. In these cases, our locksmiths are authorized to complete the service, but that customer must be able to produce proof of ownership immediately upon entry. If this does not occur, our locksmith quickly notifies the authorities. Other locksmiths may be less stringent with their approach to offering secure services, it is these companies which can pose a greater threat to our communities as a whole. It is Phila-Locksmith’s belief that by advertising as a locksmith company, or individuals, that party is taking on the responsibility to not only keep their customers secure, but the community as a whole.
Storing Personal Information
Almost monthly it seems that there are news reports about the latest security breach of personal information. Whether it is Target, the New York Stock Exchange or even the federal government itself, data breaches seem to be rampant. This is one of the reasons that Phila-Locksmith does not store your sensitive personal information. When you pay by credit, or debit, card through Phila-Locksmith your card information is never stored. In the case that a card is necessary for a deposit, or cancellation fee, it is removed from the system immediately upon the service’s completion. Not only does Phila-Locksmith keep your payment information secure, but the cuts of your keys as well. When our locksmith provides you with re-key, or a replacement car key, they never store the cut information. This prevents anyone who would be able to view the key’s cut from making their own key to enter your home.
No matter where, or whom, we are servicing Phila-Locksmith maintains the integrity of your security throughout the process. Our locksmiths verify that anyone we complete service for is an individual who is authorized to approve the service. Combine this with the protections that Phila-Locksmith makes for your personal information and you receive one of the most secure service experiences in the industry. Not only do our technicians do this as a courtesy to customers, but also to the communities of Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, New Jersey and Delaware that we service. Between professionalism through the lock and key industry, as well as personal accountability, businesses and residents can put their security in the best possible position to be successful.